Ottawa

There are few things as Canadian as BeaverTails pastries except, maybe, for a tongue stuck to a frozen flagpole. But here's what many might not know about the husband-and-wife founders.

Ask Bill Kwong why his restaurant is still in business after more than 60 years and he’ll tell you it’s simply because it’s been around so long — that, and maybe the egg rolls.

Total employment in Ottawa-Gatineau clocked in at 812,500 in March, compared with 811,700 the previous month, StatCan said in its latest labour market report. 

Ottawa firm – which, as the story goes, was hatched after its founders weighed the pros and cons of starting their own business over beverages at the Lieutenant’s Pump on Elgin Street – has become a leader in its field, with clients across Canada and beyond. 

When Edmond Georges got a message from a friend who was having success selling long-forgotten Pokemon cards online, he could never have imagined the difference it would make in his life.

From reading the profiles of our top 10, it’s obvious that all of our recipients have pushed themselves beyond their comfort zones to pursue their dreams — and they’re seeing their businesses grow as a result. 

Live Nation Canada has expanded its team with new senior leadership in its Ottawa office, announcing award-winning music festival promoter Ali Shafaee as its regional vice-president.

The state of Ottawa’s downtown is not a new issue. But we are at a critical inflection point.

The Digital Arts Resource Centre's health insurance is provided through the Arts and Entertainment Plan, a national, not-for-profit insurer created exclusively for artists.

With the rise of “15-minute neighbourhoods” and the ongoing challenges facing the downtown core, some local officials have been left to wonder if de-amalgamation would make sense for the City of Ottawa.